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Nucșoara de Jos, Romania

Prahova · Romania

Nucșoara de Jos is a small town in Prahova, Romania with a population of 965. Elevation: 1,975 ft (602 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
965 Population 14/sq mi density
1,975 ft Elevation 602 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Bucharest Timezone
$15,336 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,336 median income

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About Nucșoara de Jos

Nucșoara de Jos

Posești is a commune in Prahova County, Muntenia, Romania. It is composed of ten villages: Bodești, Merdeala, Nucșoara de Jos, Nucșoara de Sus, Poseștii-Pământeni, Poseștii-Ungureni, Târlești, Valea Plopului, Valea Screzii, and Valea Stupinii.

People

Population965
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$15,336

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Population965
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Coordinates45.2912°, 26.1084°
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Country🇷🇴 Romania
State / ProvincePrahova
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall91.4 inches (232 cm)
Median Household Income$15,336

About Nucșoara de Jos

Nucșoara de Jos is a small town in Romania (Prahova) with a population of 965. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet (602 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Bucharest.

The median household income in Nucșoara de Jos is $15,336, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Nucșoara de Jos vs Romania

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Income

Median HH Income$15,336
80% below Romania avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nucșoara de Jos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 91.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below Romania avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,975 ft (602 m)
Area69.0 sq mi (178.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates45.2912°N, 26.1084°W
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Romania avg
Snowfall 91.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 30, 1990 5 km W of Nistore?ti, Romania M7.0 75 km
May 31, 1990 2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania M6.3 77 km
Sep 23, 2016 7 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.6 62 km
Apr 28, 1999 5 km WSW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M5.4 20 km
Jul 20, 2001 2 km W of Spulber, Romania M5.3 71 km
Oct 6, 2013 9 km W of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.3 59 km
Sep 16, 2024 8 km N of Cașoca, Romania M5.2 33 km
May 14, 2005 16 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 51 km
Apr 6, 2000 9 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 62 km
Nov 21, 1992 5 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 60 km
Mar 13, 1998 13 km N of Ca?oca, Romania M5.2 39 km
May 24, 2001 14 km SE of Comand?u, Romania M5.2 50 km
Apr 25, 2009 9 km SW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.2 56 km
Aug 26, 1993 10 km WNW of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 60 km
Jun 18, 2005 0 km N of Nereju Mic, Romania M5.0 66 km
Aug 17, 1992 10 km NNW of Lop?tari, Romania M4.9 46 km
Nov 27, 1995 3 km NE of Vintileasca, Romania M4.9 63 km
Apr 24, 2020 1 km ESE of Ungureni, Romania M4.9 127 km
Oct 15, 2013 14 km WSW of Nereju Mic, Romania M4.9 51 km
Oct 6, 1990 2 km NW of Lunca Jari?tei, Romania M4.8 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in

Nucșoara de Jos has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Nucșoara de Jos

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OZONE.fm adult contemporary, campina AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Brașov MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pro Music 90s (GB) 90s, dance MP3 128 kbps
Sonic România contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio Coresi various MP3 320 kbps
Wanda Radio - Radio Wanda Manele manele MP3 192 kbps
Wanda Radio -Radio Wanda Petrecere etno, petrecere MP3 192 kbps
Super Fm Manele Prahova manele MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Nucșoara de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
'Nicolae Iorga' Religious Art Museum
"Dumitru Ionescu" Museum
"Francisc Rainer" Anthropological Museum
"Mine Flowers" Museum
"Nicolae Iorga" Memorial Museum
"Nicolae Tonitza" Memorial House
"Teleajan Upper Valley" Ethnographic Museum
Casa cu blazoane
Casa etnografică Bertea
Museum of Salt
Museum of Teleajan Valley Nature
Muzeul Pietrei
Salina Unirea
Suzana Orthodox Monastery Museum Collection
Village Museum Sângeru
Zamfira Monastery Museum Collection

Libraries in Nucșoara de Jos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Orășenească Vălenii de Munte0.0
Centrul Cultural Cerașu0.0
Curba de Cultură0.0

Farmers Markets in Nucșoara de Jos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Florărie
La Doi Pași
Magazin Mixt
Minimarket Mihai Constantin
Piața Agroalimentară Măneciu
Piața Comunală
Piața Nehoiu
Piata Stejarul
Piața Stejarul
Piața Vălenii de Munte
Târgul Aluniș
Târgul comercial Vărbilău

Breweries in Nucșoara de Jos

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Micro-berăria Zăganu

Stadiums & Teams in Nucșoara de Jos

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Nucșoara de Jos

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sinaia 0.0 $0
Azuga 0.0 $0
Poiana Brașov 0.0 $0
Pârtia Oprea - Valea Mare 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nucșoara de Jos

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brașov-Ghimbav International AirportGHVLarge Airport
Bucharest Henri Coandă International AirportOTPLarge Airport
Alexeni AirfieldSmall Airport
Bănești AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Teo AirstripSmall Airport
Ciocănești - Popasul Zburatorilor AirfieldSmall Airport
Ciolpani AirfieldSmall Airport
Florin AerodromeSmall Airport
Gagu Zenair AirfieldSmall Airport
Ghimbav AerodromeSmall Airport
Ilfoveni (Aerogetic) AirfieldSmall Airport
Piatra Craiului (Zărnești) AerodromeSmall Airport
Ploiești-Strejnicu AirfieldSmall Airport
Prejmer AerodromeSmall Airport
Prejmer Corona 3 AerodromeSmall Airport
Sânpetru-Brașov AerodromeSmall Airport
Şirna Tăriceni AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Bucharest
Elevation
492 m (1,614 ft)
Founded
1517
Postal Code
107320

🇷🇴 About Romania

Capital Bucharest
Population 19,473,936
Area 237,500 km²
GDP (USD) $347,757,995,759
GDP per capita $18,244
HDI 0.827
Life expectancy 76.6 years
Internet users 89.2%
Urban population 52.2%
Currency RON (Leu)
Languages Romanian
Calling code +40
TLD .ro
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Romania

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Anul Nou
Jan 6 Epiphany Bobotează
Jan 7 Saint John the Baptist Sfântul Ion
Jan 24 Union Day/Small Union Unirea Principatelor Române/Mica Unire
Apr 10 Good Friday Vinerea mare
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Paștele
Apr 13 Easter Monday Paștele
May 1 Labour Day Ziua Muncii
May 31 Pentecost Rusaliile
Jun 1 Children's Day Ziua Copilului
Jun 1 Whit Monday Rusaliile
Aug 15 Dormition of the Theotokos Adormirea Maicii Domnului/Sfânta Maria Mare
Nov 30 St. Andrew's Day Sfântul Andrei
Dec 1 National Day/Great Union Ziua Națională/Marea Unire
Dec 25 Christmas Day Crăciunul
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Crăciunul

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nucșoara de Jos

What is the population of Nucșoara de Jos?

Nucșoara de Jos has a population of 965 residents and is located in Romania. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 69.0 square miles.

Is Nucșoara de Jos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,336, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Nucșoara de Jos?

Nucșoara de Jos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 91.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nucșoara de Jos?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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